Angler Qwest Podcast

Once again we're talking with Angler Qwest designer Brad Dupuie in this edition of the podcast. First, we talk about the new 826 Pro Troll Deluxe I'll be running next summer. Then we discuss the upcoming boat show season and why it's important not to wait till the last minute to order your boat for next season.

Angler Qwest designer Brad Dupuie is having a hard time letting go of the open water fishing season. As he tells us on this edition of the podcast, he has at least one more trip to Lake Erie and Saginaw Bay planned before those waters ice up. Brad says the Angler Qwest with an enclosure is perfect for fishing cold weather and he describes his technique for targeting big, late season fish The Angler Qwest product manager also talks about the upcoming boat show season.  Specifics on those appearances can be found on the website. The conversation wraps up with details of the boat podcast host Mike Avery will run next summer.  It's a 26 foot Pro Troll Deluxe with a 225hp Merc.          

Late season angling in the north country is the topic on this edition of the Angler Qwest Podcast. Boat designer Brad Dupuie and host Mike Avery discuss the tremendous fall walleye action on Lake Erie and Saginaw Bay. Then, Angler Qwest's Roger Neissen joins the conversation to talk about the impact Angler Qwest is making in northern Wisconsin, Minnesota and North Dakota.  Roger says the boat is perfect for trolling and jigging the many lakes and rivers of that part of the country.    

This month Angler Qwest designer Brad Dupuie talks about his recent trip to Bismarck, North Dakota for an outdoor writers convention.  Brad says there was excitement about the boats with lots of positive publicity generated. He also talks about the great fall fishing action coming up, including fishing the Saginaw River using the bow mount electric motor to slip the current and jig for big walleye.

Lake Michigan salmon fishing is the opening topic this month as we talk with Brad Dupuie of Angler Qwest.  Brad has been battling big kings for the past couple of weeks and says the Angler Qwest Pro Troll is perfectly suited for that type of fishing.  Then, Lance Valentine joins the conversation to talk about late season perch and walleye fishing.

We unveil the new 2019 models on this edition of the podcast.  Brad Dupuie talks about a new crappie version of the Angler Qwest.  He also describes changes to the popular Pro Troll series and announces new base model boats.  Brad also says longer boats are now in the lineup with bigger outboards as well.

Angler Qwest Product Manager Brad Dupuie joins us this time on the podcast. Brad talks about his recent fishing adventures, expanding the company's marketing efforts and also hints at changes for 2019 models.

Brad Dupuie talks about the evolution of Angler Qwest and the continued "tweaking" of their design. He also discusses the performance of his 824 Pro Troll on Lake Michigan, including autopilot on a 300 hp outboard.

Southern Lake Michigan coho are the topic this month. Boat designer and avid angler Brad Dupuie describes a recent trip near Gary, Indiana. Brad says the fishing action was hot and the Angler Qwest handled those big Lake Michigan waves very well.

Brad Dupuie talks about the new 824 Pro Troll built specifically for Lake Michigan angling. Then, Dan Jordan of Team AnglerFish has has a great report on shallow water browns and those southern Michigan coho.

Boat designer Brad Dupuie talks about the Apex Marine plant expansion that will double their production capacity and some of the changes they've made for 2018.

Brad Dupuie talks about the Apex Marine plant expansion project and how that will help fill demand for the Angler Qwest. Then, Lance Valentine talks about the boat show season.

Boat designer Brad Dupuie talks about the various shows he'll be at, and the role those shows play in boat sales. Brad also discusses an upcoming striper fishing trip and expansion of the Apex Marine factory.

Kaleb Page from “Catch The Fever Outdoors” talks about why a pontoon is the perfect catfish boat. Page describes how he targets catfish and why his Angler Qwest makes him a better angler.

Boat designer Brad Dupuie discusses the end of boating season in the north country and some changes in store for next year. Brad also talks about an upcoming trip to Lake Erie for giant walleye and he looks ahead to the winter boat show season.

Brad Dupuie talks about using the Motorguide Xi5 trolling motor, instead of an anchor, to keep the boat in position while jigging for walleye and sauger. He also discusses a trip to Tennessee where the Angler Qwest is very popular with catfish anglers.

Veteran Great Lakes angler Dan Jordan of Team AnglerFish describes the fishery this season, talks about his method for catching big king salmon and explains why his 820 Pro Fish is an excellent Lake Michigan fishing boat.

Brad Dupuie talks about the new designs for the new model year and the upcoming dealer meeting at their Michigan factory. He says there’s a new “catfishing” boat being unveiled, along with improvements in their striper fishing model.

Brad Dupuie talks fishing action on Saginaw Bay and how anglers are fishing in some pretty windy conditions. Then, Lance Valentine of Walleye 101 talks about chartering with his Angler Qwest. The episode wraps with a look ahead to the 2018 AQ models.

Brad Dupuie describes fishing in harsh conditions and how well the Angler Qwest handled the water. Then Brad talks of plans to get his boat on Lake Michigan to chase salmon and trout. Things wrap up with Dupuie hinting at changes for their 2018 boats.